DRAFT
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT COMMISSION

A regular meeting of the State Employees Retirement Commission (the �Commission�) was held on October 17, 2019, in the 7th Floor Conference Room at 55 Elm Street, Hartford Connecticut.  The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. and the following members of the Commission were present: 

• Peter Adomeit, Chairman
• Janet Andrews, Trustee
• Michael Bailey, Trustee (via phone)
• Karen Buffkin, Trustee
• Michael Carey, Trustee
• Martha Carlson, Deputy Comptroller, Ex Officio Member (via phone)
• Charles Casella, Trustee
• Carl Chisem, Trustee
• Robert D. Coffey, Trustee
• Paul Fortier, Trustee
• Sal Luciano, Trustee
• Laurie Martin, Ex Officio Member
• Karen Nolen, Trustee
• Claude Poulin, Trustee

The following members of the Commission were absent:

• Sandra Fae Brown Brewton, Trustee
• Angel Quiros, Trustee

Also present were:

• Amanda Alfonso, Retirement Services Division
• Natalie Braswell, Office of the State Comptroller
• Cindy Cieslak, General Counsel to the Commission Rose Kallor
• John Herrington, Retirement Services Division
• Colin Newman, Retirement Services Division
• Michael Rose, General Counsel to the Commission Rose Kallor
•  Alisha Sullivan, Robinson & Cole

Call to Order 

Chairman Adomeit called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. 

Chairman's Report 

The Chairman told the Commission that he is in the process of searching for an individual to fill the municipal liaison position on the Commission. So far, there are two people that are interested in the position. 

Division Director's Report 

Division Director Report (10/17/2019) 

I. Disability Retirements 

A. Pending Disability Applications for the Initial Review by the Medical Examining Board:  The Division has completed the task of adding additional meetings for the remainder of 2019 in attempt to reduce the wait period.  Currently scheduling for the May 2020 MEB meeting. 

•  There are a total of 310 Disability Retirement Applications of which:
  •  184 Applications have been scheduled for meetings into May 2020
  • 126 Applications are awaiting additional medical documentation

B. Twenty-Four Month Reviews 

•  286 Cases are due for a 24 month review.
  •  100 Cases - Retiree is receiving SSD benefits (Expedited Approval Process)
    •  44 have retirement dates that are beyond 24 months old.
  •  186 Cases - Retiree does not appear to be receiving SSD benefits.
    •  121 have retirement dates beyond 24 months old.
•  Next meeting of the 24-month review is October 2019

C.  Disability Files Processed:

•  6 Voluntary Pending
•  31 Approved Disability Applications of which
  • 14 Applications were new to payroll
  •  17 Applications were changed from Voluntary Pending to Disability.
•  45 Applications were finalized and sent to I & R.

D.  Disability Backlog:  As of today�s date of the October Retirement Commission meeting there are approximately 1941 disability retirement applications that have yet to be finalized.  1778 are disability retirement applications with a retirement date that is pre-July 2016.  The remaining 163 applications are from July 2016 through the present.

II.  Normal Retirement Audits: 

New Matters

1. Request Commission Approval of the September 19, 2019 minutes.

1. At 9:10 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to approve the September 19, 2019 minutes.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the September 19, 2019 minutes.

2. Request Commission Approval of the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman's Per Diem Expenses.

1. At 9:10 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman's Per Diem Expenses.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman�s Per Diem Expenses.

3. Request Commission Approval of the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee Claude Poulin�s Per Diem and Travel Expenses.

1.  At 9:10 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee Claude Poulin�s Per Diem and Travel Expenses.
2.  Mr. Poulin abstained.
3.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
4.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor, with Mr. Poulin abstaining, to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee Claude Poulin�s Per Diem and Travel Expenses.

4. Request Commission Acceptance of the September 2019 Billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.

1.  At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to accept the September 2019 billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the September 2019 billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.

5. Request Commission Acceptance of the September 2019 Billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to accept the September 2019 billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the September 2019 billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.

6. Request Commission Acceptance of Invoices from Rose Kallor rendered for the month of September.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to accept the invoices from Rose Kallor rendered for the month of September.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the invoices from Rose Kallor rendered for the month of September.

7. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of September 2019. 

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of September 2019
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of September 2019.

8. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of September 2019. 

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of September 2019.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of September 2019.

9. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of September 2019.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of September 2019.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of September 2019.

10.  Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Pre- Retirement Deaths for the Month of September 2019.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Pre- Retirement Deaths for the Month of September 2019.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Pre- Retirement Deaths for the Month of September 2019.

11.  Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Municipal Employees Retirements for the Month of September 2019.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Municipal Employees Retirements for the Month of September 2019.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Municipal Employees Retirements for the Month of September 2019.

12.  Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approvals by the Medical Examining Board.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approvals by the Medical Examining Board.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approvals by the Medical Examining Board.

13.  Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Tabled and Denied by the Medical Examining Board.

1. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Tabled and Denied by the Medical Examining Board.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Tabled and Denied by the Medical Examining Board.

14.  Request Commission Approval of the Retirement Services Division Request to Discontinue the Disability Applications Due to the One Year Deadline Associated with the Right to Ask for a Reconsideration of the Medical Examining Board Denial.

1. i. At 9:11 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Retirement Services Division Request to Discontinue the Disability Applications Due to the One Year Deadline Associated with the Right to Ask for a Reconsideration of the Medical Examining Board Denial.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Retirement Services Division Request to Discontinue the Disability Applications Due to the One Year Deadline Associated with the Right to Ask for a Reconsideration of the Medical Examining Board Denial.

15. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve Connecticut Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve Connecticut Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System.

16.  Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System.

1. At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System.

17.  Request Commission Approval of the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period August 16, 2019 through September 12, 2019.

1. At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period August 16, 2019 through September 12, 2019.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period August 16, 2019 through September 12, 2019.

18.  Request Commission Approval of the Recommendations from the Regulations and Overpayment Subcommittee Meeting held on September 25, 2019.

1. i. At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to approve the Recommendations from the Regulations and Overpayment Subcommittee Meeting held on September 25, 2019.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Recommendations from the Regulations and Overpayment Subcommittee Meeting held on September 25, 2019.

19.  Request Commission Acceptance of the Purchasing and Other Related Matters Subcommittee Recommendation from the Meeting held on September 25, 2019.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to accept the Purchasing and Other Related Matters Subcommittee Recommendation from the Meeting held on September 25, 2019.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Purchasing and Other Related Matters Subcommittee Recommendation from the Meeting held on September 25, 2019.

20.  Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors� Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to accept the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors� Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors� Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

21.   Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Judges, Family Support Magistrates� and Compensation Commissioners� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to accept the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors� Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors� Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

22.   Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Public Defenders� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to accept the Public Defenders� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Public Defenders� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

23.  Request Commission review and Acceptance of the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to accept the Public Defenders� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.
2.  Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Public Defenders� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019.

24.  Request Commission Review and Acceptance Of The Probate Judges� and Employees� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2019.

1. At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to accept the Probate Judges� and Employees� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2019.
2. iChairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3. iiThe Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Probate Judges� and Employees� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2019.

25.  Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the State Attorneys� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.

1.  At 9:12 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to accept the State Attorneys� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.
2. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
3.  The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Probate Judges� and Employees� Retirement Fund Statement of Operations and Balance Sheet For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2019

Executive Session - discussion and possible action

1. Internal Revenue Code determination letter - written legal opinion.
2. Heather Paladino petition for declaratory ruling - pending claim/written legal opinion.
3. Riju Das - written legal opinion.
4. Sueanne Curley request for refund of contributions - written legal opinion. Joseph Maturo request for reinstatement - written legal opinion.
5. City of New London Police & Fire Survivors Benefit Fund - written legal opinion.
6. Ronald Johnson - pending litigation.
7. Town of Thompson - pending litigation.
8. David Carter/Richard Kay - pending litigation.
9. Catherine Crandle - pending litigation.
10. Brian Comerford - pending litigation.

At 9:13 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to suspend the regular meeting and go into executive session for the purposes of discussing Item 1. Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, Attorney Rose and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 1. 

At 9:14 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:14 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 2.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 2. 

At 9:20 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:20 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to suspend the regular meeting and go into executive session for the purposes of discussing Item 3. Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 3. 

At 9:29 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:29 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 4.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 4. 

At 9:36 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:36 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 5.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 5. 

At 9:43 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:43 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 6.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 6. 

At 9:46 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:46 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 7.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 7. 

At 9:46 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:47 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 8.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 8. 

At 9:54 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Coffey to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:54 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 9.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 9. 

At 9:55 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:55 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 10.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 10. 

At 9:56 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:56 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 11.  Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Rose were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 11. 

At 9:57 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 9:58 a.m., Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Mr. Casella to deny Mr. Das�s appeal. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted in the majority to deny Mr. Das�s appeal. Mr. Luciano voted against the motion. 

At 9:59 a.m., Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Mr. Casella to deny Ms. Curley�s request for a refund of additional interest be denied, consistent with Conn. Gen. Stat. � 7-440(h). The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. All voted in favor. 

At 10:01 Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to request that the Division send a letter to non-vested individuals who are approaching or past ten years since separation from CMERS service explaining that if they do not request a refund of contributions, their contributions will revert to the fund. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There was discussion that the letter should also explain that interest will be credited consistent with the statute (Conn. Gen. Stat. � 7-440(h)).  The trustees asked the Division to create the letter for Commission review. All voted in favor. 

At 10:03 a.m., Mr. Coffey moved, seconded by Mr. Luciano to accept the recommendation of the legal and personnel subcommittee to accept the recommendation of counsel and decline to issue a declaratory ruling regarding Ms. Heather Paladino, and instead, direct the Division to process her disability retirement application and place her on an MEB agenda for consideration. If the MEB approves her application and that decision is accepted by the Commission, her effective retirement date will be January 1, 2017. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. All voted in favor.  

Adjournment 

With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Chisem to adjourn at 10:03 a.m.  The Commission voted unanimously to adjourn. 

Respectfully Submitted by: 

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Peter Adomeit, Chairman

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Prepared by John Herrington
Director Retirement Service Division

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